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Cape Verde advances and France looks like the team to beat on Day 16 of the World Cup, in photos

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Cape Verde advances and France looks like the team to beat on Day 16 of the World Cup, in photos
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Cape Verde advances and France looks like the team to beat on Day 16 of the World Cup, in photos

2026-06-27 10:47 Last Updated At:10:51

Cape Verde became the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout stage, playing Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw to finish second in its group. Elsewhere on an eventful Day 16, Ousmane Dembélé scored three first-half goals and France cruised past Norway 4-1 to finish comfortably atop its group, with Les Bleus looking like the best team in the tournament. Senegal routed Iraq 5-0 and the blowout could help it move past the group stage. Spain won its group and eliminated Uruguay with a 1-0 victory.

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Fans react during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans react during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur (6) reacts following the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur (6) reacts following the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) challenges for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) challenges for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Referee Ismail Elfath shows a red card to Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Referee Ismail Elfath shows a red card to Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Spain's Alex Baena (15) scores the opening goal for his team during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Alex Baena (15) scores the opening goal for his team during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Alex Baena, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal by Rodri during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Alex Baena, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal by Rodri during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Saudi Arabia's Ziyad Aljohani (16) warms up during a half time break for the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Ziyad Aljohani (16) warms up during a half time break for the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) kicks the ball against Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) kicks the ball against Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) celebrates after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) celebrates after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Alamri (4) and Cape Verde's Nuno da Costa (21) collide was they try to head the ball during the second half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Alamri (4) and Cape Verde's Nuno da Costa (21) collide was they try to head the ball during the second half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde's Pico Lopes, left, and Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno (23) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde's Pico Lopes, left, and Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno (23) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A Saudi Arabia fan shows his support prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A Saudi Arabia fan shows his support prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (10) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (10) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid (12) and Cape Verde's Joao Paulo (8) look to control the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid (12) and Cape Verde's Joao Paulo (8) look to control the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates with Sadio Mane after scoring the team's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates with Sadio Mane after scoring the team's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, kicks the ball over Iraq's Ali al-Hamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, kicks the ball over Iraq's Ali al-Hamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senegal's Ismail Jakobs, right, kicks the ball past Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan (12) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Ismail Jakobs, right, kicks the ball past Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan (12) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

A fan of Uruguay poses prior to the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A fan of Uruguay poses prior to the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Pedri, top, and Uruguay's Sebastian Caceres vie for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Pedri, top, and Uruguay's Sebastian Caceres vie for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) controls the ball against Uruguay's Mathias Olivera (16), Rodrigo Bentancur (6) and Manuel Ugarte (5) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) controls the ball against Uruguay's Mathias Olivera (16), Rodrigo Bentancur (6) and Manuel Ugarte (5) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio, up, challenges for the ball with Spain's Marc Cucurella during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio, up, challenges for the ball with Spain's Marc Cucurella during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Norway fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Norway fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty from Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty from Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Iraq's Rebin Sulaka (2) walks off the field after being issued a red card during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Iraq's Rebin Sulaka (2) walks off the field after being issued a red card during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty kick by Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty kick by Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Iraq's Ali Yousif, top, and Senegal's Idrissa Gueye (5) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Iraq's Ali Yousif, top, and Senegal's Idrissa Gueye (5) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Referee Anthony Taylor, of the United States, right, issues a red car to Iraq's Rebin Ghareeb (2) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Referee Anthony Taylor, of the United States, right, issues a red car to Iraq's Rebin Ghareeb (2) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, battles for the ball with Iraq's Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, battles for the ball with Iraq's Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Habib Diarra (21) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) CORRECTION: Corrects goal scorer to Senegal's Habib Diarra (21), not Abdoulaye Seck.

Senegal's Habib Diarra (21) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) CORRECTION: Corrects goal scorer to Senegal's Habib Diarra (21), not Abdoulaye Seck.

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal (14) controls the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal (14) controls the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

France's Desire Doue (20) celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

France's Desire Doue (20) celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, center, and other teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, center, and other teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates after scoringduring the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates after scoringduring the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Norway's Erling Haaland sits on the bench during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Norway's Erling Haaland sits on the bench during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland, left, greet each other before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland, left, greet each other before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Norwegian fans perform a viking boat row during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Norwegian fans perform a viking boat row during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) makes a save against France's Desire Doue (20) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) makes a save against France's Desire Doue (20) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France fans watch the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France fans watch the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Manu Kone, left, vies for the ball with Norway's Morten Thorsby during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Manu Kone, left, vies for the ball with Norway's Morten Thorsby during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) is beaten by a shot from France's Ousmane Dembele (7) who scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) is beaten by a shot from France's Ousmane Dembele (7) who scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Fans react during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans react during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur (6) reacts following the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur (6) reacts following the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) challenges for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) challenges for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Referee Ismail Elfath shows a red card to Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Referee Ismail Elfath shows a red card to Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Spain's Alex Baena (15) scores the opening goal for his team during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Alex Baena (15) scores the opening goal for his team during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Alex Baena, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal by Rodri during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Alex Baena, left, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal by Rodri during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Saudi Arabia's Ziyad Aljohani (16) warms up during a half time break for the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Ziyad Aljohani (16) warms up during a half time break for the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) kicks the ball against Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) kicks the ball against Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) celebrates after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) celebrates after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Alamri (4) and Cape Verde's Nuno da Costa (21) collide was they try to head the ball during the second half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Alamri (4) and Cape Verde's Nuno da Costa (21) collide was they try to head the ball during the second half of the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde's Pico Lopes, left, and Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno (23) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde's Pico Lopes, left, and Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Kanno (23) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A Saudi Arabia fan shows his support prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A Saudi Arabia fan shows his support prior to a World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (10) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (10) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Pico Lopes (4) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid (12) and Cape Verde's Joao Paulo (8) look to control the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid (12) and Cape Verde's Joao Paulo (8) look to control the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates with Sadio Mane after scoring the team's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates with Sadio Mane after scoring the team's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, kicks the ball over Iraq's Ali al-Hamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, kicks the ball over Iraq's Ali al-Hamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senegal's Ismail Jakobs, right, kicks the ball past Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan (12) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Ismail Jakobs, right, kicks the ball past Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan (12) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

A fan of Uruguay poses prior to the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A fan of Uruguay poses prior to the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Pedri, top, and Uruguay's Sebastian Caceres vie for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Pedri, top, and Uruguay's Sebastian Caceres vie for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) controls the ball against Uruguay's Mathias Olivera (16), Rodrigo Bentancur (6) and Manuel Ugarte (5) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) controls the ball against Uruguay's Mathias Olivera (16), Rodrigo Bentancur (6) and Manuel Ugarte (5) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio, up, challenges for the ball with Spain's Marc Cucurella during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio, up, challenges for the ball with Spain's Marc Cucurella during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (9) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Spain's Marc Cucurella (24) battles for the ball with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio (14) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Norway fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Norway fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty from Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty from Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Iraq's Rebin Sulaka (2) walks off the field after being issued a red card during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Iraq's Rebin Sulaka (2) walks off the field after being issued a red card during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty kick by Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) saves a penalty kick by Norway's Joergen Strand Larsen (11) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Iraq's Ali Yousif, top, and Senegal's Idrissa Gueye (5) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Iraq's Ali Yousif, top, and Senegal's Idrissa Gueye (5) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Referee Anthony Taylor, of the United States, right, issues a red car to Iraq's Rebin Ghareeb (2) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Referee Anthony Taylor, of the United States, right, issues a red car to Iraq's Rebin Ghareeb (2) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, battles for the ball with Iraq's Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate, left, battles for the ball with Iraq's Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Habib Diarra (21) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) CORRECTION: Corrects goal scorer to Senegal's Habib Diarra (21), not Abdoulaye Seck.

Senegal's Habib Diarra (21) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) CORRECTION: Corrects goal scorer to Senegal's Habib Diarra (21), not Abdoulaye Seck.

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal (14) controls the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal (14) controls the ball during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Olivia White)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

France's Desire Doue (20) celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

France's Desire Doue (20) celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, center, and other teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, center, and other teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates after scoringduring the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates after scoringduring the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Norway's Erling Haaland sits on the bench during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Norway's Erling Haaland sits on the bench during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland, left, greet each other before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland, left, greet each other before the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Norwegian fans perform a viking boat row during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Norwegian fans perform a viking boat row during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) makes a save against France's Desire Doue (20) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) makes a save against France's Desire Doue (20) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) battles with Norway's Leo Oestigard (4) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

France fans watch the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France fans watch the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Manu Kone, left, vies for the ball with Norway's Morten Thorsby during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Manu Kone, left, vies for the ball with Norway's Morten Thorsby during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) is beaten by a shot from France's Ousmane Dembele (7) who scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Norway goalkeeper Egil Selvik (13) is beaten by a shot from France's Ousmane Dembele (7) who scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele, right, scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Hill robbed Juan Soto of a two-run homer with a spectacular catch that helped Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.

Trea Turner drove in Hill with a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and Philadelphia spoiled Andy Green’s debut as Mets interim manager by handing New York its seventh consecutive defeat.

Green replaced Carlos Mendoza, who was fired Friday morning after the high-priced Mets reached the season’s midpoint at 34-47 and 9 1/2 games back of the NL’s last wild-card berth.

Mendoza, who went 206-199 in 2 1/2 seasons, became the third major league manager to lose his job since the season started. Boston’s Alex Cora was replaced by Chad Tracy and Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson by Don Mattingly, both in late April.

The Phillies have gone 37-17 under Mattingly to move into the top NL wild-card spot.

Bryce Harper also had an RBI single for Philadelphia, which has won four straight and six of seven. Turner’s two-out hit off reliever Huascar Brazobán (4-2) made it 2-1 in the seventh, six innings after Hill — racing at full speed — leaped at the right-center wall and snared Soto’s drive high above the fence.

Wheeler grinned before Hill exchanged high-fives and chest bumps with right fielder Brandon Marsh. The crowd of 39,077 at Citi Field gasped and even applauded some when the replay was shown on the large videoboard in center.

Wheeler (8-1) allowed four hits over seven innings against his former team, including Jared Young’s run-scoring single in the fourth. He struck out five. The right-hander has a 2.03 ERA in 12 starts this year since returning from thoracic outlet decompression surgery late last season, which followed a procedure to remove a blood clot from his upper right arm.

Jhoan Duran earned his 20th save with a one-hit ninth to close out a game that took just 2 hours, 20 minutes.

Mets left-hander Zach Thornton gave up one run and five hits over six encouraging innings in his second major league start. He struck out seven and walked one.

Phillies RHP Alan Rangel (0-0, 2.25 ERA) starts Saturday against Mets RHP Christian Scott (2-0, 3.10), who is scheduled to come off the injured list.

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New York Mets' Zach Thornton (49) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' Zach Thornton (49) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' A.J. Ewing attempts to catch a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto for a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' A.J. Ewing attempts to catch a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto for a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper runs to first base for an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper runs to first base for an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches dsecond inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches dsecond inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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